"Bobby Abreu's walk in the third inning of Sunday's 4-2 win against Seattle was significant for two reasons. It was the 1,400th of his career, the third-most among all active players.

It also came on only three balls, but no one on the field appeared to notice -- although Abreu, Angels manager Mike Scioscia and Mariners manager Eric Wedge said they were aware.

"It was funny. We'll take it," Abreu said with a grin on his face.

"It's funny how it happened, and it's weird at the same time, because you have the professional umpire behind you that knows everything." "